Paessler PRTG

PRTG – More than just an
alternative to WhatsUp Gold

 

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    User-friendly software with custom dashboards

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    All monitoring requirements covered with one tool
     
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    Professional network monitoring that won’t break the bank

 

 

The full range of features with every PRTG license


Once you’ve decided upon a monitoring tool, you’re then left with the difficult task of choosing the right modules and features. You may have a limited budget and need to weigh the pros and cons of each feature before making your final selection.
With PRTG, the task is easy: simply determine how many endpoints you wish to monitor and the number of sensors you’ll need to do so. You can upgrade your license at any time just by paying the difference.

 i How PRTG defines sensors

In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, e.g. the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, the free space of a disk drive. On average you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.

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Every PRTG license comes with all the features you'll need for in-depth network monitoring. With WhatsUp Gold, features such as application monitoring, virtualization monitoring and traffic analysis with Flow make the license more expensive.

 

Monitoring that won’t break the bank

 

For all-in-one network monitoring software, PRTG is remarkably inexpensive. Many of our customers have enjoyed substantial savings by using PRTG over other monitoring tools.

What’s more, the easy-to-use interface of PRTG saves sysadmins a considerable amount of time that can be used for other things. Since “time is money,” PRTG can help your company save big in just a few months or years.

 

Create your own scripts or external access with the PRTG API

 

PRTG comes with its own API. Use the PRTG v2 API to enhance your PRTG with your own sensors or notifications. Create custom scripts or mini probes to get your monitoring data from any platform. With the API, PRTG monitoring can even be accessed remotely. Among other things, you can then incorporate your data into other programs.

 

Outstanding functionality and usability

 


Even the very best monitoring software is of no use if it’s difficult to use. PRTG not only comes with an extensive range of features, but it’s also known for its outstanding usability.

Countless customers have praised PRTG for its user-friendly design and intuitive user interface. Even independent software tests highlight the outstanding usability of PRTG. Compared to other monitoring tools PRTG often ranks as the most user-friendly software.

PRTG tested by PCmag.com

PRTG tested by ITPro

PRTG is renowned for its usability:

  • Installation usually takes no longer than 10 minutes
  • Auto Discovery and Smart Setup allow for instant monitoring
  • Custom dashboards provide easy-to-read overviews
  • The PRTG interface is fast and intuitive

 

 

An introduction to network monitoring with PRTG

 

Comprehensive professional support

 

On our homepage, you’ll find numerous videos and webinars on how to set up and configure PRTG. Our how-to guides offer step-by-step instructions for beginners. Specific problems and questions are discussed and answered in our knowledge base.

The price of a PRTG license also includes free maintenance and support for one year, multi-year maintenance (36 or 60 months) is subject to a fee. Customer inquiries are answered by our technical support team within one business day. With PRTG, you’ll save both time and worry!

With lots of other tools, only the standard support for the installation is free. Professional support, trainings, and other help for the installation often times are charged.

 

Trusted by 500,000 users and recognized
by industry analysts as a leader

 

“Fantastic network and infrastructure monitoring solution that is easy to deploy and easier still to use. Simply the best available.”

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“Software is absolutely perfect, Support is superior. Meets all needs and requirements, this is a must have solution if you are needing any form of monitoring.”

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“The tool excels at its primary focus of being a unified infrastructure management and network monitoring service.”

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Notification System Responsive alerts

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Flexible

PRTG features a variety of memory alerts: E-mail, SMS, Pager, Apps, running an external application, etc. You can specify when and how each person is to be informed. To do so, you can add contacts and edit, delete, or pause your notifications at any time.

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Integrated

The notification system is built into our firewall monitoring software. And because the alarm feature is integrated, it only takes a few clicks to set it up.

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Prompt

PRTG won't wait until the firewall is "on fire" before notifying you. You set your own threshold values. If these are exceeded, you'll be informed accordingly.
You can therefore intervene quickly, before employees and customers notice something is wrong.

 

PRTG vs. other monitoring tools

PRTG vs. other monitoring tools

We also compared PRTG with other monitoring tools: 

PRTG vs. Nagios

PRTG vs. SolarWinds

PRTG vs. Zabbix

PRTG vs. ManageEngine

 

All PRTG alternatives

 

Keep a constant eye on your network – even while on the go

Set up PRTG in minutes and use it on almost any mobile device.

 

PRTG comes with all the features you need, plus more your IT infrastructure won't want to live without.

 

 

PRTG monitors these vendors and applications in one view!

 

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PRTG makes your job easier

Our monitoring software frees you to focus on other tasks by promptly notifying you of potential issues.

 

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Save effort

PRTG gives you one central monitoring tool for your servers and entire network. Enjoy a quick overview of your whole infrastructure via our dashboard and app.

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Save time

Getting started with PRTG is a breeze. Setting up or switching from another network monitoring tool is easy thanks to the auto-discovery and pre-configured device templates.

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Save money

80% of our customers report substantial cost savings with network monitoring. Your costs of licenses will likely pay for themselves within weeks.

 

 

“Easy to implement and configure with good technical support.”

R. v. S., ICT Manager at Heinen & Hopman Eng BV

 

Create innovative solutions with Paessler’s partners

Partnering with innovative vendors, Paessler unleashes synergies to create
new and additional benefits for joined customers.

baramundi

baramundi and PRTG create a secure, reliable and powerful IT infrastructure where you have everything under control - from the traffic in your firewall to the configuration of your clients.

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IP Fabric

Combining the broad monitoring feature set of PRTG with IP Fabric’s automated network assurance creates a new level of network visibility and reliability.

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NetBrain

Integrating monitoring results from PRTG into NetBrain maps makes the foundation for network automation.

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Still not convinced?

 

 

More than 500,000 sysadmins love PRTG

Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier.

Still not convinced?

 

Monitor your entire IT infrastructure

Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network.

 

 

Try Paessler PRTG for free

Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free. Start now with your trial.

 

 

PRTG

Network Monitoring Software - Version 24.2.94.1400 (April 10th, 2024)

Hosting

Download for Windows and cloud-based version PRTG Hosted Monitor available

Languages

English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese

Pricing

Up to 100 sensors for free (Price List)

Unified Monitoring

Network devices, bandwidth, servers, applications, virtual environments, remote systems, IoT, and more

Supported Vendors & Applications

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